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5 Powerful Ways to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Empower Yourself

We all have that nagging inner voice, the relentless critic that can hinder our confidence and creativity. Taming this internal chatter requires a conscious effort and a set of strategies to cultivate inner peace. Here are five effective ways to free yourself from negative self-talk. 1. Mindful Awareness Begin by acknowledging the critical thoughts without…

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It Just Doesn’t Matter Anymore

Sometimes revelations arise from the most unlikely things. I didn’t start reading fiction until I was 40, because I thought it was a waste of time. My nose was always in a book, but I only read non-fiction (because it taught me important things). Then I discovered Nora Roberts and experienced the indulgent escape that…

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I’m Having A Bad Day!

Ever have one of those days? When I left the house to walk the dog this morning, I saw that my garbage bin had fallen over from the wind, and I had to pick up all the waste with one hand while juggling the leash and my travel mug of tea in the other. I’m…

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